Topic: GM Diamond Ben Stokes Player Edition (Read 43772 times)

e4sby · « **Reply #45 on:** March 24, 2019, 08:28:59 PM »

Used the bat for the first time today. Toe guard lasted about a dozen balls but boy does the bat fly! Think I need to add a little tape to the handle and it�ll be perfect. Bats about 2oz heavier than i used last season, didn�t seem to cause any issues, felt I was early on a few shots rather than late.

Looking forward to using it on a grass wicket not the bouncy indoor surface we use for nets

e4sby · « **Reply #46 on:** March 25, 2019, 11:34:05 AM »

I ripped it off and chucked it into the back of the net

The bat is special! Shame the batsman using it can�t do it justice

Yorkershire · « **Reply #47 on:** March 25, 2019, 12:01:20 PM »

Quote from: DorsetDan on March 25, 2019, 10:35:07 AM

I found the same thing @e4sby - toe guard starting coming off very early but I guess that is down to the very un-GM toe shape. Dab of superglued fixed it. Awesome to hear the bat is going well

My toe guard in a new 808 is starting to come away too.. what glue did you use?

e4sby · « **Reply #48 on:** April 14, 2019, 09:44:53 PM »

Right...

Dilemma!

Had my last indoor net today and after a couple of crap nets went back to my faithful CF and had my best net in a long while. I put it down to it being 1.5oz lighter than the Stokes

Questions is... do I -

1) sell the Stokes (used in 1 net session at probably a �100 loss)

2) get 1.5oz removed?

3) persevere and hopefully I�ll get used to the extra 1.5oz as it could possibly just be in my head?

Cheers

mr_reagan · « **Reply #49 on:** April 14, 2019, 10:29:57 PM »

i say sell it, not because i want to buy it of course

KW9221 · « **Reply #50 on:** April 14, 2019, 11:17:19 PM »

Or send it to me for safekeeping. I will give it back to you once you get used to that 1.5 oz extra weight.

AJ2014 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 15, 2019, 07:54:39 AM »

Quote from: e4sby on April 14, 2019, 09:44:53 PM

Right...

Dilemma!

Had my last indoor net today and after a couple of crap nets went back to my faithful CF and had my best net in a long while. I put it down to it being 1.5oz lighter than the Stokes

Questions is... do I -

1) sell the Stokes (used in 1 net session at probably a �100 loss)

2) get 1.5oz removed?

3) persevere and hopefully I’ll get used to the extra 1.5oz as it could possibly just be in my head?

Cheers

Weight reduction, that should be fine then, if still not to your liking then you can still sell it for whatever � loss most likely you'll use it, if not as a match bat, in the nets, I'm sure you will enjoy it not regret it

alexhilly1492 · « **Reply #52 on:** April 15, 2019, 07:56:27 AM »

isnt 1.5oz quite a substantial amount of wood?

id say try and get used to it?

how many grips do you use? if its one try adding a second (i find a thicker handle helps a bat seem lighter!)

jayralh · « **Reply #53 on:** April 15, 2019, 08:02:30 AM »

I got 2 bats for this season. One is under 2.10 other is over 2.12. I was selling heavier one but after playing around with handle and few other things it came up so balanced that I kept it. And used it yesterday in practice match and felt perfect in hands.
My point is try to change grips etc and you might find it's right for you. I got used to my bat with 2oz difference as long as it felt right.

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #54 on:** April 15, 2019, 08:08:41 AM »

Quote from: Ramis_78645 on January 11, 2019, 06:10:17 PM

I recently bought a GM Noir Original LE but I�m a bit worried to play with it . I�ve knocked it in for like 4 hours but when I ping it with a ball I seem to get seam indentations . Is there anything I can do about this as I don�t want to crack the bat ?

I would continue to knock your bat in until ball indentations cease to appear.

KW9221 · « **Reply #55 on:** April 15, 2019, 01:33:01 PM »

Quote from: jayralh on April 15, 2019, 08:02:30 AM

I got 2 bats for this season. One is under 2.10 other is over 2.12. I was selling heavier one but after playing around with handle and few other things it came up so balanced that I kept it. And used it yesterday in practice match and felt perfect in hands.
My point is try to change grips etc and you might find it's right for you. I got used to my bat with 2oz difference as long as it felt right.

I used to think the same but I used 2.11.5 for one full season and it has caused me to have tennis elbow. I can�t bat long due to this excruciating pain.

adb club cricketer · « **Reply #56 on:** April 15, 2019, 02:32:07 PM »

Even 0.5 oz is guite a difference if one is not strong enough. I have tried many times but found that I just can't bat properly with a bat even 0.5 oz heavier than my usual bat weight. About adding second grip to make it balanced, I also find it only helps pickup for straight bat shots somewhat (not fully) but the added weight shows in cross bat shots. The weight difference feels even more uncomfortable the longer one plays into the innings. So it all depends on ones strength. Stronger guys - I am sure cant even notice difference in 2 oz weight

KW9221 · « **Reply #57 on:** April 17, 2019, 10:30:46 PM »

Yesterday, I received my first GM player bat. All I can say is I am very impressed with the feel and ping. Definitely one of the best bats I have owned. I just love thick oval handles.

Bwcc · « **Reply #58 on:** April 17, 2019, 11:14:10 PM »

Quote from: adb club cricketer on April 15, 2019, 02:32:07 PM

Even 0.5 oz is guite a difference if one is not strong enough.

You do realise that 0.5 oz is 15g? Googled quickly so may be wrong but 15g is about the weight of a cd/dvd.
If people can actually tell the difference between 2.9 and 2.9.5 I�d be amazed I know the pros can�t

prim0pyr0 · « **Reply #59 on:** April 18, 2019, 07:56:25 AM »

Quote from: Bwcc on April 17, 2019, 11:14:10 PM

You do realise that 0.5 oz is 15g? Googled quickly so may be wrong but 15g is about the weight of a cd/dvd.
If people can actually tell the difference between 2.9 and 2.9.5 I�d be amazed I know the pros can�t

15g on a 28" lever(ie on end of bat) has more weight feeling than holding a 15g cd/dvd

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